- Strengths focused
- Practical strategies
- Trauma informed
About Shelia
Dr. Shelia Lumar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 20 years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and addiction. She frames the first step toward change as a brave choice and offers steady support through that beginning.
Dr. Lumar works from the view that each person knows their own life best. She helps people build on their strengths and makes space to talk through what feels hard right now. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps that can make daily life feel more manageable.
Her work often includes addressing grief, career strain, parenting stress, and challenges around intimacy or self-esteem. She also helps people who are coping after natural or human-caused disasters and those facing major life adjustments. She draws on approaches that emphasize understanding emotions, changing unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and increasing motivation for change.
Clients can expect a collaborative style that centers their goals. Dr. Lumar aims for straightforward conversations and useful strategies rather than jargon. She checks in about progress and adjusts the plan as needed.
Her practice is grounded in long experience across common and complex concerns. People who want a practical, strengths-focused counselor may find her approach helpful when sorting through anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, or significant life transitions.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, validating feelings, and following the person’s priorities to build trust and find workable next steps. It helps when someone needs a listening space and guidance from a counselor who reflects their concerns back in simple terms.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to shift patterns that increase anxiety or depression. It is useful for stress, panic, low mood, and unhelpful habits that get in the way of daily life.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name emotions and repair connections that matter in close relationships. It can be helpful for improving intimacy, attachment issues, and relational hurt.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and will try different techniques to see what helps most. This is a collaborative process that adapts as progress is made.
If you prefer online care, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your day-to-day needs when you schedule.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, parenting strains, career issues, and coping with life changes including disasters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She emphasizes strengths, practical steps, and clear conversations rather than clinical jargon.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people through a wide range of issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licensure in Texas and maintains her practice there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients located in Texas.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.